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i want israel as a home. i want to have something -- i don't know if i can explain in to someone who was born in great britain. we never felt a solidity of the existence. i want to have it. i want to be rooted in my country with borders that are acknowledged by the arab countries. i want to have a feeling that i am having a future there. i am not sure about it. all these can be achieved only when israel has peace. only then should they be able to recover from the disease of our history. >> the peace process that has begun again, you think it is necessary. you sound hopeful. is that reasonable? >> we might be surprised, but i am not sure both our latest -- be israeli and palestinian leaders are courageous enough, at the steps needed in order to achieve a compromise. second, i feel even if peace comes today, in some aspect it comes too late. because options of brutality, content words with human life have been already ingrained in both people. after 100 years of fighting and killing, of not believing in the opt
i want israel as a home. i want to have something -- i don't know if i can explain in to someone who was born in great britain. we never felt a solidity of the existence. i want to have it. i want to be rooted in my country with borders that are acknowledged by the arab countries. i want to have a feeling that i am having a future there. i am not sure about it. all these can be achieved only when israel has peace. only then should they be able to recover from the disease of our history....
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tries to salvage peace talks as israel and its partial freeze in settlement belt -- on settlement building in the occupied territory. president java's claims victory in the the venezuelan election -- chavez claims victory in the venezuelan election. we're coming to you on pbs america and coming up later, coping with the floods. nigeria -- rising water has forced people from millions -- forced millions from their homes. we will have the latest on the plight of the chilean miners. north korea has announced that the third son of its leader kim jong-il has been appointed as the force -- as a four-star general. many believe that the party is preparing to anoint thee a man named kim jong-un as his father's eventual successor. from the south korean capital of seoul, here is one of our correspondence. >> from the trains pulling into an immaculate pyongyang central station to the choreographed uniformity of the arriving delegates, it is clear that something is going on. these are pictures that north korea is off authoritarian rulers want the world to see, showing a city being prepared for a very si
tries to salvage peace talks as israel and its partial freeze in settlement belt -- on settlement building in the occupied territory. president java's claims victory in the the venezuelan election -- chavez claims victory in the venezuelan election. we're coming to you on pbs america and coming up later, coping with the floods. nigeria -- rising water has forced people from millions -- forced millions from their homes. we will have the latest on the plight of the chilean miners. north korea has...
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israel has suggested build on the occupied land it plans to keep. its biggest settlement blocks, including those in east jerusalem. jewish building elsewhere in the territories would then be restricted while they negotiate. but the palestinians want to stop all settlement activity, which breaks international law. president abbas says he will walk away from the talks if the construction freeze is not extended. >> we call on the israeli government to move forward with its commitment to end all settlement activities and completely lifted the embargo when we guard the strip. >> if this one fails, next time it will be harder. the conflict is changing. it is no longer simply nationalists fighting over land. a religious war is being crafted steadily on to that. back of the ground, there are people on both sides who think they are doing god's will. >> at home, mr. netanyahu opposes government includes ministers who do not want what they called jewish land to good palestinians. mr. abbas cannot speak for all his people. hamas, which condemns his presence her
israel has suggested build on the occupied land it plans to keep. its biggest settlement blocks, including those in east jerusalem. jewish building elsewhere in the territories would then be restricted while they negotiate. but the palestinians want to stop all settlement activity, which breaks international law. president abbas says he will walk away from the talks if the construction freeze is not extended. >> we call on the israeli government to move forward with its commitment to end...
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the palestinian president responds to the israel -- israeli settlement building on the west bank. and and electrowinning force hugo chavez -- the opposition makes parliamentary gains that make the president paused next five years very difficult indeed. welcome to "bbc world news" broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later -- the world's biggest energy producer meets the world fastest growing energy market. why russian and china are signing an oil and gas deal. the holes could soon be alive with the sound of skiing -- why this picturesque spot in georgia is in people's mind. >> on the face of it, it's just another drawing pen and a notice board -- an official announcement of a military appointment. but in north korea, very little is routine. the latest news from the state media looks prescient -- kim jong-un, the son of north korea's ailing dictator has been given rank of general just as the stalinist state is about to hold a ruling convention of its workers' party. the first in nearly 30 years. many see strong signs that kim jong-il is about to appoint his s
the palestinian president responds to the israel -- israeli settlement building on the west bank. and and electrowinning force hugo chavez -- the opposition makes parliamentary gains that make the president paused next five years very difficult indeed. welcome to "bbc world news" broadcast on pbs in america and around the globe. coming up later -- the world's biggest energy producer meets the world fastest growing energy market. why russian and china are signing an oil and gas deal....
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israel suggested it build only on the occupied land it plans to keep. the biggest settlement blocks include those in east jerusalem. the palestinians want to stop all settlement activity, which breaks international law. president abbas says he will walk away from the talks if the construction friezes not extended. >> we call on the israeli government to move forward with its commitment to end all settlement activities. you completely lift the embargo on the gaza strip. >> of this one fails, the next time will be harder. the conflict is changing. it is not simply nationalists fighting over land. a religious war is grasping onto that. people on both sides think they are doing god's will. netanyahu's government includes ministers who do not want jewish land to go to palestinian. mr. abbas cannot speak for all of his people, and mass which condemned his presence here. they all looked relaxed as the journalists were ushered out. they won't be behind closed doors. bbc news, washington. >> our correspondent is in washington. i asked him about the sense of urge
israel suggested it build only on the occupied land it plans to keep. the biggest settlement blocks include those in east jerusalem. the palestinians want to stop all settlement activity, which breaks international law. president abbas says he will walk away from the talks if the construction friezes not extended. >> we call on the israeli government to move forward with its commitment to end all settlement activities. you completely lift the embargo on the gaza strip. >> of this...
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israel, on sunday, allowed the moratorium on jewish settlements being built in the west bank, that allow that moratorium to expire. let's start with that. why did they let it expire, knowing they are now in the midst of peace talks and it would do exactly what it has done now, which is to ratchet up the tension? >> i can give you their explanation. the israeli view and review of this government and prime minister netanyahu is first of all, until this particular time in previous endeavors of negotiation with the palestinians, the need for a settlement freeze was never brought up, never demanded, and did not exist. in their view, one should not require the other. the second point, they would say, is that the prime minister announced last november a 10- month settlement freeze because there was so much desire for there to be a freeze in the building of settlements in the west bank, in the hope that that would spur this palestinian authority to come to talks. it took them nine months to take advantage of that. the prime minister said, i said from the beginning, this is a onetime gesture. i d
israel, on sunday, allowed the moratorium on jewish settlements being built in the west bank, that allow that moratorium to expire. let's start with that. why did they let it expire, knowing they are now in the midst of peace talks and it would do exactly what it has done now, which is to ratchet up the tension? >> i can give you their explanation. the israeli view and review of this government and prime minister netanyahu is first of all, until this particular time in previous endeavors...
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local reports have been accused of spying for israel. about a hundred thousand people have marched in pakistan. euro scientist was sentenced last week to 86 year in prison. she was the latest in the series of protests. jimmy carter is spending the night in history after developing a stomach upset on the flight to the city for a book signing tour. hospital administrators said mr. carter was well and the overnight stay was a precaution. >> the ship has been escorted to the port. >> the latest ship to try to break israel's blockade. carrying aide and school texts. what's unusual though. is that the activists on board are jewish. they include an israeli father who's daughter was killed. still feels the blockade is inhumane. >> i think the people are victims like i am a victim. everyone is a victim. and we must stop once and for all this endless cycle of victim hood and the only way to do it is to talk. >> when the protesters left cyprus. they said they want not resist. >> a very different scene from back in may when they killed activist on a
local reports have been accused of spying for israel. about a hundred thousand people have marched in pakistan. euro scientist was sentenced last week to 86 year in prison. she was the latest in the series of protests. jimmy carter is spending the night in history after developing a stomach upset on the flight to the city for a book signing tour. hospital administrators said mr. carter was well and the overnight stay was a precaution. >> the ship has been escorted to the port. >>...
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a terse statement said israel was conducting its own independent inquiry. israel saw no reason to cooperate with it. >> you are watching "bbc world news." the rescue operation continues for the trapped miners in chile. we have an update. british police believe a couple found dead in a car had only just met after making contact through the internet. it is thought that joanne lee and stephen used chemicals to kill themselves. >> the woman's family described her as shy and thoughtful. it appears she took her own life here with a complete stranger. her body and that of steve were found inside a car filled with a toxic gas. they left a sign in the window warning others of the poison. it appears joanne wanted to die but not alone. a web posting says i have not got the strength to do this on my own. i have all the ingredients and would like to do it asap. tothis man's son responded her posting, making a pact they would die together even though they had never met. >> it was not any indication these websites [unintelligible] it finally got him to do what he did. >>
a terse statement said israel was conducting its own independent inquiry. israel saw no reason to cooperate with it. >> you are watching "bbc world news." the rescue operation continues for the trapped miners in chile. we have an update. british police believe a couple found dead in a car had only just met after making contact through the internet. it is thought that joanne lee and stephen used chemicals to kill themselves. >> the woman's family described her as shy and...
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. >> the latest shift to break been naval blockade of gaza by israel. it is carrying medical aid, and equipment, and school textbooks. what is unusual is the activists on board are jewish. they include an israeli father whose daughter was killed in 1997 by hamas, but still feels the blockade of gaza is inhumane. >> i think 1.5 million people who are living here are victims like i am a victim. we must stop, once and for all, this cycle. the only way to do with is to open up. >> they made clear they would not resist arrest. the israeli navy says they intercepted the ship without violence. a very different scene from back in may when israeli commandos killed nine turkish activists trying to break the blockade. since then, under international pressure, israel has lifted restrictions are originally of -- originally imposed to stop weapons trafficking. food and some consumer goods are now allowed into gaza. the sea blockade remains in place, and it is very difficult for palestinians to get ready for missions to leave gaza. israel says it will allow its aid ca
. >> the latest shift to break been naval blockade of gaza by israel. it is carrying medical aid, and equipment, and school textbooks. what is unusual is the activists on board are jewish. they include an israeli father whose daughter was killed in 1997 by hamas, but still feels the blockade of gaza is inhumane. >> i think 1.5 million people who are living here are victims like i am a victim. we must stop, once and for all, this cycle. the only way to do with is to open up. >>...
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in this area there are more than 1000 anti-personnel mines put down by israel during previous wars. >> it takes minutes to lay a mine field. clearing this in scorching heat is dangerous and backbreaking work. progress is slow. >> we have to open [unintelligible] just to reach the point where the [unintelligible] >> only once you have cleaned the mine field can you put the pillar down and mark the blue line. for un forces, this is a crucial part of keeping the fragile peace. >> confidence within israel and lebanon is not at a high level. we have to address this misunderstanding. >> the last major war was in 2006 between israel and hezbollah. the militia is still a force in southern lebanon. it says it will get involved in future fighting. >> hezbollah is in a position to protect the country. our lebanese army is not fully equipped and capable of defending our land. >> hezbollah will enter the next time? >> yes, this is the decision. >> such threats underlie the delicate nature of keeping the peace and need to demarcate the border once and for all. >> an australian cycled around europe
in this area there are more than 1000 anti-personnel mines put down by israel during previous wars. >> it takes minutes to lay a mine field. clearing this in scorching heat is dangerous and backbreaking work. progress is slow. >> we have to open [unintelligible] just to reach the point where the [unintelligible] >> only once you have cleaned the mine field can you put the pillar down and mark the blue line. for un forces, this is a crucial part of keeping the fragile peace....
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militants launched rocket attacks against israel and israel metallic created. hamas opposes the peace talks. an israeli settlement on occupied territory -- settlers want to keep building. construction has halted for now but is expected to resume at the end of september. the palestinians have threatened to walk out if this happens, with no compromise in sight yet. after the meeting in jerusalem, the talks will continue, but so will attempts on both sides to derail the negotiations by israeli settlers and the radical palestinian group hamas. the americans are keen for the details of the negotiations to remain confidential. soon, there will have to prove they are making progress in order to get the public support they need to keep going. bbc news, jerusalem. >> bbc news has learned that the british government is considering delaying the replacement of the nuclear deterrent. ministers could postpone any decision about the cost of the system until after the next general election. our political correspondent has more details. >> what we know is that trident is coming
militants launched rocket attacks against israel and israel metallic created. hamas opposes the peace talks. an israeli settlement on occupied territory -- settlers want to keep building. construction has halted for now but is expected to resume at the end of september. the palestinians have threatened to walk out if this happens, with no compromise in sight yet. after the meeting in jerusalem, the talks will continue, but so will attempts on both sides to derail the negotiations by israeli...
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israel has launched a massive manhunt, closing of roads. angry settlers are already taking to the streets, demanding a price for jewish blood. the attack happened in a volatile area of the west bank. the settlers were ambushed here. it is believed there were on their way home to a small settlements. close by is have ron, in the past and major flashpoint -- hebron, in the past on major flashpoint for violence. >> this comes on the eve of the first face-to-face talks between the israelis and palestinians in close to two years. whoever carried out the attacks wants to derail the talks in washington. the prime suspect is the islamist movement hamas. live from the gaza strip hamas called it a natural response to israeli occupation. israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu condemned the killings as a crime. it is an inauspicious start to peace talks, but many are already saying there is little hope for success. bbc news, jerusalem. >> trade unions representing public sector workers in south africa who have been on strike for three weeks say the
israel has launched a massive manhunt, closing of roads. angry settlers are already taking to the streets, demanding a price for jewish blood. the attack happened in a volatile area of the west bank. the settlers were ambushed here. it is believed there were on their way home to a small settlements. close by is have ron, in the past and major flashpoint -- hebron, in the past on major flashpoint for violence. >> this comes on the eve of the first face-to-face talks between the israelis...
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israel, through congress, through friendly members of the u.s. congress, opposed and scaled down earlier packages. obviously 9/11, saudi arabia, the birthplace of osama bin laden, the military connection became controversial. but i think what has changed now is iran, perceived to be a major and growing threat in the region by israel, by the united states. and what the united states is trying to find is a long-term strategic partner in the gulf with whom it can have a military relationship over the next 10 years or so. it's a kind of deterrent to iran. and iraq is not going to be that country at the moment. u.s. combat troops recently pulled out. there is no stable permanent government in iraq, so they're looking, instead, to saudi arabia and the signs are that this will be a long-term commitment. >> steve king ston. japan could have its third prime minister in a year, as the governing democratic party votes on tuesday on whether to oust the current prime minister. the current one has been in power for three months and is battling with a sharp ris
israel, through congress, through friendly members of the u.s. congress, opposed and scaled down earlier packages. obviously 9/11, saudi arabia, the birthplace of osama bin laden, the military connection became controversial. but i think what has changed now is iran, perceived to be a major and growing threat in the region by israel, by the united states. and what the united states is trying to find is a long-term strategic partner in the gulf with whom it can have a military relationship over...
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and ahmadinejad referred to israel as the "entity that was saved" as a result. that was the trigger, i think. >> president ahmadinejad's comments have been seen in the local press. why is he bringing this to the international stage now, do you think? >> i think he is pretty consistent. i think he actually believes what he is saying. it may seem strange to many people, certainly, in the western world, but mr. ahmadinejad has used both his speeches here at the un to set out his world view and it is one in stark contrast to those in the western capital. he believes that capitalism is collapsing. he believes that the current world order needs to be swept away, that the institutions need to beat revised and changed and iran is the country he sees as one that will take a more prominent role in any new international order that will replace it. gartz have we have any comments from the u.s. since -- >> have we have any comments from the u.s. since? >> yes, we have. they described mr. ahmadinejad's comments as "appa morant and delusional." t and delusional." i spoke to a
and ahmadinejad referred to israel as the "entity that was saved" as a result. that was the trigger, i think. >> president ahmadinejad's comments have been seen in the local press. why is he bringing this to the international stage now, do you think? >> i think he is pretty consistent. i think he actually believes what he is saying. it may seem strange to many people, certainly, in the western world, but mr. ahmadinejad has used both his speeches here at the un to set out...
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. >> thousands of miles away, israel buried its dead. they were killed by hamas, which believes the talks in washington will never produce palestinian independence. she is crying for her father. the killings showed just how dangerous and potentially destabilizing or the political issues that need to be solved. more failure means more violence. in washington, behind their security men, the delegations are preparing for the big meeting between the israelis and palestinians on thursday. the americans have been gathering in washington. these talks are a gamble for president obama as well because if they fail, they could make matters a lot worse. at the white house, he is having to rescue the talks before they start, finding reasons for the palestinian president to drop his threat to pull out now that israel says it will build more homes on the west bank. and if president obama can do that, 12 months of hard diplomatic slog lie ahead. >> barack obama appeared on the white house steps. >> this will require painstaking diplomacy and trust by th
. >> thousands of miles away, israel buried its dead. they were killed by hamas, which believes the talks in washington will never produce palestinian independence. she is crying for her father. the killings showed just how dangerous and potentially destabilizing or the political issues that need to be solved. more failure means more violence. in washington, behind their security men, the delegations are preparing for the big meeting between the israelis and palestinians on thursday. the...
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israel says they acted in self- defense. there have been violent clashes in part of east jerusalem, where a man was shot and killed by an israeli security guard. protesters threw stones at israeli police, who fired tear gas to disperse them. a full-scale military, diplomatic operation to free hostages kidnapped by al qaeda. there is one from madagascar. it is thought they have been taken elsewhere. the white house is defending president obama's handling of the war in afghanistan, amid reports of divisions. "the washington post" reporter bob woodward talks about an exit strategy note, leaving commanders clamoring for more troops -- an exit strategy, leaving commanders clamoring for more troops. >> at odds with the powerful pentagon machine. the book suggests months of meetings were dominated by the president demands for an exit strategy and said he told one meeting, "i am not doing 10 years. i am not doing long-term nation- building." "i cannot lose the whole democratic party." it says the president was frustrated, and genera
israel says they acted in self- defense. there have been violent clashes in part of east jerusalem, where a man was shot and killed by an israeli security guard. protesters threw stones at israeli police, who fired tear gas to disperse them. a full-scale military, diplomatic operation to free hostages kidnapped by al qaeda. there is one from madagascar. it is thought they have been taken elsewhere. the white house is defending president obama's handling of the war in afghanistan, amid reports...
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> tony blair is now a special middle east envoy and says he is confident a deal can be reached with israel and the palestinians. if the chance is lost now it could disappear for a decade. this week's talks are important to build trust. >> the challenge is very obvious, we have to get over the issue to deal with the moratorium on settlement building. there are numerous difficult decisions. the one thing that came out of washington and that is still there is a fixed determination. if we can get this process moving to get a solution. the feeling that was there that the other was not serious, the real game is that that feeling of cynicism has been reduced. >> as both leaders persuade that we have a small window of opportunity to achieve peace, and if this doesn't happen now we will be lost for another 10 years. we will return with more settlements on the ground and increased radicalization. >> that is a fair summary. both of them have this sense is. their feeling is that you could wait several more years and come back to the same issues. >> tony blair speaking to us. africa has seen substantia
> tony blair is now a special middle east envoy and says he is confident a deal can be reached with israel and the palestinians. if the chance is lost now it could disappear for a decade. this week's talks are important to build trust. >> the challenge is very obvious, we have to get over the issue to deal with the moratorium on settlement building. there are numerous difficult decisions. the one thing that came out of washington and that is still there is a fixed determination. if we...
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. >> the international quartet of middle east peace negotiations is calling on israel to suspend building settlements. the palestinian president said he will walk away from direct peace talks if the construction of settlements resumes. indian officials insisted the facilities for the commonwealth games will be ready in time despite the collapse of the pedestrian bridge. the commonwealth games federation is demanding immediate action from the indian government. >> after months of delays over preparations, the biggest blow to the commonwealth games so far today, 27 workers injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed. that came hours after scotland and new zealand expressed their disgust at the state of the athletes village. one manager described this as unfit for human habitation. >> some parts are not in habitable. it is hard to see how they can be turned around. they are just filthy. nobody would ever want to live in those conditions. >> this is what the athletes hope to see, completed apartments shown off to the media this month, but despite trying to send a message organizers face a rac
. >> the international quartet of middle east peace negotiations is calling on israel to suspend building settlements. the palestinian president said he will walk away from direct peace talks if the construction of settlements resumes. indian officials insisted the facilities for the commonwealth games will be ready in time despite the collapse of the pedestrian bridge. the commonwealth games federation is demanding immediate action from the indian government. >> after months of...
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israel launched a massive manhunt, closing off roads. angry settlers already taking to the streets demanding a price for a jewish blood. the attack happened in a volatile area of the west bank. settlers were ambushed here. it is believed they were on their way home. close by is hebron, a major flashpoint for problems. the timing of tonight's attack is no coincidence. it comes on the eve of the first face-to-face talks between the israeli government and palestinian leaders. whoever carried out the attack wants to derail talks. the prime suspect is hamas. tonight, hamas called its supporters to celebrate. a spokesman called the attack a natural response to israeli occupation. as he is headed to washington, benjamin netanyahu condemn the killings as a heinous crime. many are already saying it has little hope for success. >> the memoirs of the former british prime minister tony blair were published on wednesday. in his book he also criticized his successor gordon brown for abandoning the labor party's core policy. our political editor gave u
israel launched a massive manhunt, closing off roads. angry settlers already taking to the streets demanding a price for a jewish blood. the attack happened in a volatile area of the west bank. settlers were ambushed here. it is believed they were on their way home. close by is hebron, a major flashpoint for problems. the timing of tonight's attack is no coincidence. it comes on the eve of the first face-to-face talks between the israeli government and palestinian leaders. whoever carried out...
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. >> israel has allowed a limited number of cars to be imported into the gaza strip. it is the first such consignment since they tighten their economic blockade. since then, cars have been smuggled through tunnels from egypt. although the blockade has been eased, exports are banned in most people are not allowed to leave the territory. in britain, the deputy prime minister has told the liberal democrat party to hold serve as the coalition government lays out its plan to cut public spending. he said the next few years would not be easy but argued the liberal democrats should focus on the future when the british economy gets back on track. we have this report from liverpool. >> he came here knowing not everyone in his party is happy with the decision to share power with the conservatives. the last few days have been about offering reassurance. for the seville liberal democrats may have walked into a political trap. >> the liberal democrats and conservatives are and always will be separate parties with distinctive histories and different futures. but, for this parliament
. >> israel has allowed a limited number of cars to be imported into the gaza strip. it is the first such consignment since they tighten their economic blockade. since then, cars have been smuggled through tunnels from egypt. although the blockade has been eased, exports are banned in most people are not allowed to leave the territory. in britain, the deputy prime minister has told the liberal democrat party to hold serve as the coalition government lays out its plan to cut public...
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house, and i think rightly, but certainly engaging itself aggressively in these peace talks between israel and palestine, at the same time trying to manage the war in afghanistan. the president talks about drawing down from that next year. what about all of that at the same time? >> i think for those of us who believe -- we might want to do a little bit of time on our knees on this. the war in iraq is not over. a lot can go wrong. a lot is already going wrong as those american troop numbers go down. there is rising violence, more suicide bombings, and there is a risk of the resumption of large- scale insurgency, even civil to hope thathave obama is not confronted next year on confronting those -- removing the last impediment to, shall we say, a civil war. and then we have the situation in afghanistan. a president could end up -- the president could end up with two civil wars on the horizon, so i think there are some really choppy waters ahead, and that is even before you get to the tangled mess of the middle east, which, of course, is engaging right now as we speak. tavis: you do not seem
house, and i think rightly, but certainly engaging itself aggressively in these peace talks between israel and palestine, at the same time trying to manage the war in afghanistan. the president talks about drawing down from that next year. what about all of that at the same time? >> i think for those of us who believe -- we might want to do a little bit of time on our knees on this. the war in iraq is not over. a lot can go wrong. a lot is already going wrong as those american troop...
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an independent, sovereign state of palestine living in peace with israel. >> at the israeli delegation, observing a religious holiday, were not there. the president of the palestinian authority did urge his allies to live up to their promises. outside, there have been protests against the iranian president and posters on at bus stops. the president wants to show them -- iran is not the building of their weapons. >> the doors to diplomacy are still open. but iran must confirm to the world the peaceful intent of its nuclear program. >> if you are expecting and if "or else," that is not surprising. usually president obama does it mention sanctions. today he did not, and that may be a softening of the line. there was a walkout, after president ahmadinejad indicated that american may have been behind 9/11. >> they want to pressure iran into a dialogue. first thing coming iran has already been in a dialogue. secondly, be an american -- the american way of disrespecting nations has long become ineffective. >> mark mardell, bbc news, new york. >> the colombian army has said it has killed the m
an independent, sovereign state of palestine living in peace with israel. >> at the israeli delegation, observing a religious holiday, were not there. the president of the palestinian authority did urge his allies to live up to their promises. outside, there have been protests against the iranian president and posters on at bus stops. the president wants to show them -- iran is not the building of their weapons. >> the doors to diplomacy are still open. but iran must confirm to the...
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secretary of state hillary clinton has dropped a strong hint that it would be extremely helpful for israel to extend its partial freeze on west bank settlement building. it is her third day in the region. earlier, as expressed confidence that the talks between israeli and palestinian leaders would ultimately be successful. france is on a heightened terrorist alert. the interior minister pointed to the kidnapping of five french nationals in africa and a bomb alert on tuesday that led to the evacuation of the eiffel tower itself. tropical storm carl has been upgraded to a hurricane after it gained strength over the gulf of mexico. the u.s. national hurricane center said it had reached a wind speed of 120 kilometers an hour. it is expected to make landfall in mexico for a second time on friday. an explosion has killed at least nine people traveling in a minibus in southeastern turkey. disaster relief has been called on the lam. separatist militants carried out a number of attacks in their violent campaign for autonomy in the region. the verbal gloves came off at an eu summit in brussels today
secretary of state hillary clinton has dropped a strong hint that it would be extremely helpful for israel to extend its partial freeze on west bank settlement building. it is her third day in the region. earlier, as expressed confidence that the talks between israeli and palestinian leaders would ultimately be successful. france is on a heightened terrorist alert. the interior minister pointed to the kidnapping of five french nationals in africa and a bomb alert on tuesday that led to the...
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and israel could drag the world into a nuclear war. >> for my part, i have no doubt about iran's capacity for conventional response. this would provoke a ferocious war which the blidge rants could not control, and it would provoke a nuclear conflict. >> there was no mention of domestic politics or the dire state of the cubans economy, issues which fidel seems happy to leave to his younger brother, raul castro row. instead, he is concentrating on foreign affairs and working on his mix wars. it was here on the steps of havana university that a young fidel castro first rows to prominence as a radical student leader. but ever since the revolution, the only student group allowed is the union of young communists. accident is not allowed. there are no signs of any political reforms. >> the revolution saved cuba from the former corrupt regime, a communist party member told me. there is nothing to change now. what we have to do is keep what we have. >> we have to defend the revolution and continue to fight for our legacy, the party, and raul, this student said. others were happy to see him. it was
and israel could drag the world into a nuclear war. >> for my part, i have no doubt about iran's capacity for conventional response. this would provoke a ferocious war which the blidge rants could not control, and it would provoke a nuclear conflict. >> there was no mention of domestic politics or the dire state of the cubans economy, issues which fidel seems happy to leave to his younger brother, raul castro row. instead, he is concentrating on foreign affairs and working on his...
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during times of war and hardship, coalition governments have formed in countries like germany, japan, israel, switzerland. do we need a coalition government american style? or are we going to sit back and watch the bad blood between the parties grow worse? >> question, will voters demand coalition government this november by delivering the house and senate to the republicans? yes or no? pat. >> what about abraham lincoln? >> the tennessee johnson is vice president for a month, he got completely bombed at the inaugural and lincoln was mad at the guy. >> coalition government doesn't work? >> he got him out of tennessee. >> you know what the elements are. >> here's the thing. john, you missed the point. this is not coalition government we are going to get in november. it's a tremendous drive for divided government to make sure republicans have a check on the power of the democratic party, which dominated this city. >> what if we had a conservative party and a democratic party, where the democrats behave like democrats and the republicans behave like republicans. just two parties. >> we had that
during times of war and hardship, coalition governments have formed in countries like germany, japan, israel, switzerland. do we need a coalition government american style? or are we going to sit back and watch the bad blood between the parties grow worse? >> question, will voters demand coalition government this november by delivering the house and senate to the republicans? yes or no? pat. >> what about abraham lincoln? >> the tennessee johnson is vice president for a month,...
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he was asked directly, what was the possibility that america or israel could carry out military attacks? >> i don't take war lightly. i was opposed to the war in iraq. i am somebody who's interested in resolving issues diplomatically. if they take those constructive steps and serious negotiations, then not only should there not be a threat of war, but there also won't be the sanctions that are currently in place. >> despite the bad feelings and harsh words, diplomacy is being given a chance. president ahmadinejad suggested a meeting should be set for next month, although i was cryptic and had caveats. president obama can have little belief that the leader will change his ways voluntarily, but there is a feeling that some in the iranian government may also be getting fed up with isolation and sanctions. bbc news, new york. >> an american woman freed after more than a year in detention in iran has met president ahmadinejad in new york to press for the release of her fiance and a friend, who are still being held. sarah shourd said she had a good meeting with mr. ahmadinejad and hopes that
he was asked directly, what was the possibility that america or israel could carry out military attacks? >> i don't take war lightly. i was opposed to the war in iraq. i am somebody who's interested in resolving issues diplomatically. if they take those constructive steps and serious negotiations, then not only should there not be a threat of war, but there also won't be the sanctions that are currently in place. >> despite the bad feelings and harsh words, diplomacy is being given...
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they want israel to be destroyed. host: let me jump in at this point, something for each of our guests to respond to. guest: israel set itself up as a democracy, not a theocracy. much of the relationship that has been maintained with america has been based on that value. yes, there are biblical prophecies from which we draw inspiration. i am personally not an enthusiast about having a jewish the chronic state of israel, as much as a theocratic republic of iran. it may choose to define themselves as a theocratic base, deriving its decisions from biblical prophecy -- if that is the future of israel, and i acknowledge that there are more and more people in israel who think in those terms -- then everyone who disagrees with that vision, others with a democratic system, will have to step back and look at how they want to relate with that israel. the american president can only work with the israel that he has in front of him. it is a democracy based on political systems, politics. thank delay, we do not have rockets launch
they want israel to be destroyed. host: let me jump in at this point, something for each of our guests to respond to. guest: israel set itself up as a democracy, not a theocracy. much of the relationship that has been maintained with america has been based on that value. yes, there are biblical prophecies from which we draw inspiration. i am personally not an enthusiast about having a jewish the chronic state of israel, as much as a theocratic republic of iran. it may choose to define...
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and israel preparing that. is to read a thread to which. with potentially vast reserves of oil and gas at stake moscow is hosting an international forum on the future of the arctic russia the us canada norway and denmark are all vying for the regions of mineral wealth scientists are also there warning of ecological damage and asking who would be responsible for protecting the fragile ecosystem. president dmitri medvedev who orders a ban on the supply of russian advanced air defense systems to iran moscow shelved the three hundred missile deal because it fell within the latest un sanctions on tehran washington strongly welcome to the move saying it demonstrates a high level of mutual cooperation on strategic interests and global security. and more cooperation is it visible at the u.n. summit in new york nato and russia say they've made real progress towards greater unity the two sides agreed to work together for better security in europe iran's nuclear program also came under scrutiny with u.n. security council members calling for tehran to
and israel preparing that. is to read a thread to which. with potentially vast reserves of oil and gas at stake moscow is hosting an international forum on the future of the arctic russia the us canada norway and denmark are all vying for the regions of mineral wealth scientists are also there warning of ecological damage and asking who would be responsible for protecting the fragile ecosystem. president dmitri medvedev who orders a ban on the supply of russian advanced air defense systems to...
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there's a much more open, honest discourse within israel. unfortunately, the progressive, peace-minded political community in israel is still in retreat. public opinion polls there show that the majority realize that occupation of the west bank is wrong, that it mortgages israel's future as a jewish democratic state, and they are desperate for peace. similarly, in palestine, you find the same pattern of a peace-minded majority. the grassroots phenomenon is also critical here in the united states where our own government needs to be prompted to carry out its responsibility as a peacemaker. i'm encouraged by the growth of no one sectarian jewish and muslim american groups in this country who are promoting peace and realize that this cannot happen if a partisan provide is taken, that both israel and palestine must work together, that we must support them both, and not take sides, as so often we have in the past. >> i'm going to get back to the non-violent grassroots movement in a second, but the dialogue that we have in this country is in a way
there's a much more open, honest discourse within israel. unfortunately, the progressive, peace-minded political community in israel is still in retreat. public opinion polls there show that the majority realize that occupation of the west bank is wrong, that it mortgages israel's future as a jewish democratic state, and they are desperate for peace. similarly, in palestine, you find the same pattern of a peace-minded majority. the grassroots phenomenon is also critical here in the united...
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or israel. no i don't think so in the recent jeffrey goldberg piece in the atlantic for trade benjamin netanyahu and barack both the prime minister and the defense minister of israel as not actually concerned that iran is an existential threat to israel not concerned that even if they did have nuclear weapons that they would launch some sort of first strike. netanyahu said that he was concerned that hezbollah might be emboldened worried that we remember so well from the bush years and and fretted that perhaps they were being a brain drain he called it of talented israelis to who might want to move to the united states to live instead of israel this is the existential threat to israel that american boys are supposed to die in another war for and your your other guest is absolutely correct that we have fifty thousand combat forces in iraq right now along with one hundred thousand or so contractors some of the mercenaries some not all of them within range of iranian retaliation and you know when it
or israel. no i don't think so in the recent jeffrey goldberg piece in the atlantic for trade benjamin netanyahu and barack both the prime minister and the defense minister of israel as not actually concerned that iran is an existential threat to israel not concerned that even if they did have nuclear weapons that they would launch some sort of first strike. netanyahu said that he was concerned that hezbollah might be emboldened worried that we remember so well from the bush years and and...
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now a row over israel's nuclear activities is expected to dominate this year's general conference of the international atomic energy agency which is opened in vienna arab countries have proposed a resolution on israel's nuclear program but the u.s. and e.u. member states are against it saying it could undermine middle east peace talks before more this is joined by paul ingram from london he's the executive director of the british american security information council thank you for joining us this evening mr ingram i'd like to begin by asking you israel has always pressed hard for tough measures against the wrong but it's believed to be developing nuclear weapons itself do you see this as a double standard. well of course it's a double standard israel has believed to be anywhere between eighty and two hundred nuclear weapons already and we believe a development program for fusion nuclear weapons and submarine base launch nuclear weapons as well as the existing launch nuclear weapons and missile. warheads on missiles it's a very substantial but well developed nuclear arsenal that has b
now a row over israel's nuclear activities is expected to dominate this year's general conference of the international atomic energy agency which is opened in vienna arab countries have proposed a resolution on israel's nuclear program but the u.s. and e.u. member states are against it saying it could undermine middle east peace talks before more this is joined by paul ingram from london he's the executive director of the british american security information council thank you for joining us...
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or israel in the united states depending on the pecking order. well first i'd like to say that i'm very disappointed in what your guest had to say effectively what he was saying was that we should murder and murder iranians and destroy parts of the country we have the right to kill iranians who have not attacked any country in recent history in fact if any country should be angered and if any country should have grievances it is iran iran was invaded by saddam hussein with western support western countries helps ataru iran has not having iran has not weapons and ron has not supported hamas scuse me i mean i didn't introduce her to arista terrorizing around the world i think you should wait a minute then you can. go ahead lame is false go ahead professor marandi has an ally is defending its own country against the country a regime is designed this apartheid regime that has occupied this country and still continues to occupy parts of lebanon israel today on a daily basis. its airplanes go over lebanese airspace and israelis can constantly provoke t
or israel in the united states depending on the pecking order. well first i'd like to say that i'm very disappointed in what your guest had to say effectively what he was saying was that we should murder and murder iranians and destroy parts of the country we have the right to kill iranians who have not attacked any country in recent history in fact if any country should be angered and if any country should have grievances it is iran iran was invaded by saddam hussein with western support...
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un report accusing israel of willful killings and brutality. and a new political movement in russia is can.
un report accusing israel of willful killings and brutality. and a new political movement in russia is can.
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israel. and who can guarantee us that what they say will not be done? it's not a group that is based on them telling the truth. it's not the leadership that likes peace. they are introducing terror and killing and hitting. it's a shameful organization. now israel says we have nuclear weapons. i know that we are suspected of having it -- >> i assume on this program, you will not confirm that right now? >> no. i think if suspicion can salvage the detrerrendeterrent, it's en. the foreign minister, we are good friends. we are such good friends. why wouldn't you take me, let me have a look at what's going on. i tell him, you're crazy. i shall take you to dimona, you'll see there's nothing there, they'll fire me. i want you to be suspicious. that's the persurpose. >> but do you think that anything ahmadinejad has said in the last few weeks or this week with at the u.n., has it worried you more? there are many people who have said, this is a very shrewd, calculating regime. they are trying to assert
israel. and who can guarantee us that what they say will not be done? it's not a group that is based on them telling the truth. it's not the leadership that likes peace. they are introducing terror and killing and hitting. it's a shameful organization. now israel says we have nuclear weapons. i know that we are suspected of having it -- >> i assume on this program, you will not confirm that right now? >> no. i think if suspicion can salvage the detrerrendeterrent, it's en. the...
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are we merely a security project for israel? the occupying power with all the difficulties and complications that will be entailed by this kind of understanding or concept having security doctrine defined clearly in the first order of business our security doctrine is one that is based definitely on dealing violence out of the equation for sure that's our interest. that's how we define it from our point of view. it happens to be consistent with obligations that we took on the road map and before as going back to 1993. well and good. but it's in our best interest. we're doing a favor for ourselves. as a really key component to what. >> to do to get to freep. >> rose: from wherever it comes. >> yes. we're against it for certain and we have acted very much consistent with that. >> rose: and you think that's possible? you could sit down with hamas and get them to come to that point of view or somewhere near that point of view? >> rose: charlie, i think it should be possible. i have just told you with clarity what our security doctri
are we merely a security project for israel? the occupying power with all the difficulties and complications that will be entailed by this kind of understanding or concept having security doctrine defined clearly in the first order of business our security doctrine is one that is based definitely on dealing violence out of the equation for sure that's our interest. that's how we define it from our point of view. it happens to be consistent with obligations that we took on the road map and...
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well israel's judicial inquiry has not concluded yet there was the i.d.f. inquiry so we'll have to wait what israel's position inquiry says but again the human rights council as kofi annan said is selective politicized and casts a shadow upon the reputation of the u.n. as a whole bunch the moon criticized the council for its excessive focus on israel which is seventy five percent of all resolutions are against israel only a handful in the rest of the world combined out of ten emergency sessions seven have been against israel so what happens when we get such a report that is biased they disregarded evidence that we submitted of the i.a.e.a. changes g. hottest intentions their violent actions on the ship the fact that the violence that happened they were looking for a confrontation all of that was disregarded in fact this is part of a pattern at the human rights council entirely consistent with their actions in recent years ok hill north things very much for you were inside their executive director of the un watch and following the flotilla incident israel ea
well israel's judicial inquiry has not concluded yet there was the i.d.f. inquiry so we'll have to wait what israel's position inquiry says but again the human rights council as kofi annan said is selective politicized and casts a shadow upon the reputation of the u.n. as a whole bunch the moon criticized the council for its excessive focus on israel which is seventy five percent of all resolutions are against israel only a handful in the rest of the world combined out of ten emergency sessions...
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israel will give up territory, the palestinians will give up the right of return, israel give up holding onto all of jerusalem, the palestinians will grant israel some security on the jordan border that is what work with the egypt negotiations. there is a framework between israel and egypt were afterwards the lawyers worked out details. that is exactly what is necessary here. it is an end to the conflict it i think that is the right structure and i think it is the right approach. the problem is that the israelis are ready. netanyahu is ready but whether any palestinian leader will sign the agreement, i doubt it. >> it is the question but i give mahmoud abbas great credit for putting that together. that is his own political future. he is possibly putting his own life on the library also give, reluctantly, mr. netanyahu credit. when the terrorist attack occurred and four israelis were killed, that in the past would have been the excuse for ending talks. the fact that he went beyond that and said the talks and the and the mission is the most important, i think that says the seriousness of t
israel will give up territory, the palestinians will give up the right of return, israel give up holding onto all of jerusalem, the palestinians will grant israel some security on the jordan border that is what work with the egypt negotiations. there is a framework between israel and egypt were afterwards the lawyers worked out details. that is exactly what is necessary here. it is an end to the conflict it i think that is the right structure and i think it is the right approach. the problem is...
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so we are very much helpful to israel. and not only on previous governments, the current government. i mean, many time i went there, many times the department went there, many times they came with us. and we had very gone -- >> with the netanyahu government? >> to the netanyahu government, yes. >> until then, so it's this government you have had trouble with? >> yes. yes, yes, yes. >> some people look at this and say turkey is trying to play a new foreign policy that will win the hearts and mind of the arab world so it is forsaking israel, it is attacking israel, it is having a more islamic foreign policy. >> no, no. i mean, the rhetoric in foreign policy is not good, you see. it doesn't get anywhere. but terror and war is -- if you dare to raise your voice sometimes then of course the people -- they like this. but we are not against israel. we are not the enemy. but we have a right to criticize the policies. >> we'll be back in a moment with more with turkish president gul. we've heard what israeli president peres would h
so we are very much helpful to israel. and not only on previous governments, the current government. i mean, many time i went there, many times the department went there, many times they came with us. and we had very gone -- >> with the netanyahu government? >> to the netanyahu government, yes. >> until then, so it's this government you have had trouble with? >> yes. yes, yes, yes. >> some people look at this and say turkey is trying to play a new foreign policy...
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in order to get israel into a real peace within a few years we have until israel maybe maybe losing. weight will you and harold you to meet say do exist that was a beggar we know that your organization is planning a rally after the moratorium what are you protesting against first of all you are protesting for protesting for a better me list for a better israel and for a better power stein right now we are protesting against keep on building into settlements because we simply believe that keep keep on building in a settlement as just faces of. yes get to the garbage. negotiation we have started. now you know some some people have criticized the palestinians for having wasted they set a ten month moratorium in that they haven't really focused enough attention on the skull thing. cease in the building and that they they have wasted petang do you think that they could have done more in terms of reaching as a shared solution cheering this period obviously it. has issues of his own we don't think that there weren't enough to peace and get done in the definitely not doing enough. to get dis
in order to get israel into a real peace within a few years we have until israel maybe maybe losing. weight will you and harold you to meet say do exist that was a beggar we know that your organization is planning a rally after the moratorium what are you protesting against first of all you are protesting for protesting for a better me list for a better israel and for a better power stein right now we are protesting against keep on building into settlements because we simply believe that keep...
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in order to get israel into a real peace. you are watching r t it's good to have a company today and coming up later this hour pirate. pirates are you know. we're going to russia start of a political movement hoping to win over voters with pledges of fewer restrictions on internet piracy. of venezuela's ruling party backed by president hugo chavez has won the country's general election but early results show it's missed out on the two thirds needed for an outright majority now the opposition that's one of more than one third of the seats could block bills put forward by the ruling party the vote is being seen as a test of popularity of president hugo chavez. has been following the polls in caracas. the sun rises to a contentious day here in caracas after months of intense campaigning and p.r. maneuvers from both sides venezuelans from all over the country hit the polls to vote for their national assembly the obvious signs of election day paint the city. less traffic business is closed down to accommodate voters the military i
in order to get israel into a real peace. you are watching r t it's good to have a company today and coming up later this hour pirate. pirates are you know. we're going to russia start of a political movement hoping to win over voters with pledges of fewer restrictions on internet piracy. of venezuela's ruling party backed by president hugo chavez has won the country's general election but early results show it's missed out on the two thirds needed for an outright majority now the opposition...
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so israel was justified in responding. >> israel react defensively and exclusive. the israel the only democracy in the region to support the jewish faith. full of hate. the air decadent. playing the victim, they perfected it. >> has gone through cycles with hezbollah. we're not in a cycle now, we're in the war. we're determined the end of this war hezbollah will not be on our northern border. >> my view is, yes, israel was quite justified. being in israel at the time i can tell you there was a unified support. the more the war went on, the less effectively it was prosecute. there was concern and outcry about what was done was not done well. >> i never thought i'd see it again frankly. none of us did. we never thought it could -- and also we never thought it could be worse than what happened in '82. this put that to shame, i have to tell you. >> they were from dearborn according to the statistics from the state department and the u.s. embassy in beirut, 4,000 lebanese were visiting villages in the south. >> most attacks reported were in southern lebanon close to the
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of israel. joining us are rachel a professional mediator and abby associate director of jewish community relations council. this is a wonderful initiative cosponsored by the jewish federation of marin and sonoma counties, jewish relations council and northern california rabbis. i am president of the board of rabbis so i am excited to talk to rachel, erin and abby. >>> thank you very having us. >> what is the year of civil discourse and why focus on israel? >> we are really excited about this project eric. we are launchling this because of controversy that brewed within the jewish community. we at jcrc are often -- most of our work is looking at community relations outside of the jewish community but the way in which our community dialogues about israel and other controversial matters has signaled to us we also need to focus at building bridges within the jewish community. we are launching initiatives to elevate the level of discourse within the jewish community on controversial issues. we heard
of israel. joining us are rachel a professional mediator and abby associate director of jewish community relations council. this is a wonderful initiative cosponsored by the jewish federation of marin and sonoma counties, jewish relations council and northern california rabbis. i am president of the board of rabbis so i am excited to talk to rachel, erin and abby. >>> thank you very having us. >> what is the year of civil discourse and why focus on israel? >> we are really...
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one of the settlers' strongest allies is israel's minister of infrastructure. he's with the nationalist yisrael beitenu party, a coalition partner in the government, though his views sound far more strident than official government pronouncements. uzi landau refers to the west bank by its biblical name, judea and samaria, and says it's an integral part of the jewish homeland. you've been quoted as calling arabs the occupiers. is that an accurate quote, and what did you mean? >> it is an absolutely accurate description. they are modern crusaders. this land has been always our land. this land -- so many occupiers. jews were driven out, many of them, during the roman period. they saw the iranians, the farsi, they saw the ottomans, they saw the arabs, they saw the british, the marmlukes, you name it. every occupier replaced the one and was replaced by the occupier that came after him. the arabs are one of the occupiers. they are living over there and they have and should have all the rights as a minority has in every democratic country. but we claim that this is ou
one of the settlers' strongest allies is israel's minister of infrastructure. he's with the nationalist yisrael beitenu party, a coalition partner in the government, though his views sound far more strident than official government pronouncements. uzi landau refers to the west bank by its biblical name, judea and samaria, and says it's an integral part of the jewish homeland. you've been quoted as calling arabs the occupiers. is that an accurate quote, and what did you mean? >> it is an...
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atomic energy agency which is opened in vienna arab countries have proposed a resolution on israel's nuclear program but the u.s. and e.u. member states are against it saying it could undermine middle east peace talks or paul ingram executive director of the british american security information council says israel is using double standards on the issue of nonproliferation. israel has believed to be anywhere between eighty and two hundred nuclear weapons already and we believe a development program for fusion nuclear weapons and submarine base launched their weapons as well as the existing air launched nuclear weapons and missile. warheads on missiles it's a very substantial but well developed nuclear arsenal that has been in israel's possession since we believe the late one nine hundred sixty s. so yes on the surface it is a very double double standard the israelis and the americans would point to the fact that the iranians have made a very public commitment in the nonproliferation treaty not to acquire nuclear weapons where israel is perfectly legally able to develop its arsenal bu
atomic energy agency which is opened in vienna arab countries have proposed a resolution on israel's nuclear program but the u.s. and e.u. member states are against it saying it could undermine middle east peace talks or paul ingram executive director of the british american security information council says israel is using double standards on the issue of nonproliferation. israel has believed to be anywhere between eighty and two hundred nuclear weapons already and we believe a development...